This sequel to DARK LORD OF DERKHOLM takes place eight years after the events described in that book. Following the retirement of High Chancellor Querida, Wizard Corkoran is now overseeing Wizard University. With the University desperately short of funds, Wizard Corkoran plans to win over the families of his new students in the hopes that they will donate some much-needed money. He soon realizes, however, that his new students are all quite penniless and, even worse, one of them is Wizard Derk`s daughter, Elda--a huge, golden griffin. Named one of the Best Children`s Books 2000 by Publishers Weekly.